Arema FC vs Borneo FC Prediction: Arema Is A Worthy Opponent For The Vengeful Visitors

Fulfilling victory expectations in the first matchday, Borneo FC strolls to the Soepriadi as they face Arema FC in the second matchday of the newly resumed league season. The visitors hope to repay Aream for their contribution to their misfortune in the domestic President Cup game, where Arema won the silverware by penalties. We expect a repeat thrill in this contest, which may not produce many goals.

Recent Form: D-W-W-W-D

Arema Indonesia has been without defeat in the last five games - spanning the President’s Cup and the league opening fixture. They have been decent at home in the last three games, winning two of three. Despite tipping them as the underdogs in the Indonesian President Cup, they prevailed against the odds to secure a lasting impression against Borneo FC, who would be more careful in pitch dealings against the team that cost them the domestic silverware prestige.

Last five matches: W-L-W-D-W

The Dolphins of Borneo pulled themselves in the league's opening game after losing the much-labored domestic silverware to Arema. A 3-1 win over new promotees Semen Padang puts the team in a new perspective. Borno continues to be the favorite despite the defeat in the Cup finals. Stefano Lilipaly’s ball control puts him under scrutiny as the fan's favorite. His playmaking also gives his team an advantage, as his orchestrating plays from the midfield gives the attacking men a considerable advantage.

The last three meetings between the sides produced close contests with a stalemate and a win for either side. Two BTTS featured in these clashes, producing two Under 2.5 match goals.

This game is expected to be very physical, as the two sides are up to the task of securing maximum points. Arema’s home pride clashes against Borneo’s vengeful nature. These are our thoughts on this game:

• Under 2.5 match goals at 2.07 odds from Bet365.
• A BTTS at 1.60 odds from Betway.
• A stalemate at 3.42 odds from 1xbet.